On the evening of May 13, 2024, at 09:40 PM, the Kansas City Royals will clash with the Seattle Mariners in what promises to be an exciting baseball matchup at T-Mobile Park, under anticipated overcast skies. Brady Singer will take the pitcher’s mound for the Royals, boasting a commendable ERA of 2.365, while George Kirby, with a higher ERA of 4.154, will represent the Mariners.
In the 2024 AL Central Division rankings, the Royals hold the fourth position with a record of 25 wins to 17 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of .60. They show strength in division matchups with an 8-5 record, and their current momentum includes 6 wins from their recent 10 games and a current winning streak of one game. The Royals’ performance is stronger in night games, with 15 night-time victories against 10 daytime wins. Their season totals show 194 runs scored against 145 runs allowed.
Conversely, the Mariners are placed sixth in the AL West Division with a win-loss record of 22-19, translating to a .54 winning percentage. They have dominated their division opponents with a 6-3 record and aim to improve on a fairly balanced home-road split with a 5-win streak in their last 10 contests. Their scoring this season totals 156 runs, while having conceded 150 runs.
Looking at the betting odds, the game comes with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 7.0, suggesting a relatively low-scoring affair according to bookmakers. The Mariners, playing at home, are favored with a money line of -148, reflecting moderate confidence from odds makers. Meanwhile, the Royals, listed with an away team money line of +124, are considered slight underdogs but might offer a lucrative payoff for a potential upset win.